The Alexa XT and Alexa Classic with the XR recording module both have the ability to read ASC CDL (Color Decision List) LUT settings as they record. This means that, over Ethernet, the camera can take in a Look and store it in the Raw footage as metadata. This is done by enabling a CDL server on the camera and then sending in CDLs with different software programs. This CDL can then be applied to the Raw footage through post or when downloading with the Codex UI. Watch the video above to see how I use this great option with Pomfort’s LiveGrade software and the Codex Raw workflow.

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I see that the HD Link Pro connects to the Laptop by USB2, but I assume that I’d I connect a Truelight SDI Box with Ethernet through a router. Is this correct, and how do you set that up?

Thanks,

John Sharaf
Alexa XT & Truelight SDI Owner/Operator

Pacific Palisades, Ca.

Andy Shipsides

Hey Johnny

Yes you would connect to the Truelight with Ethernet through a router. The camera would also connect through the same router. I would set a similar IP address on both the Truelight and Alexa in the same range as your computer. Then you should be able to locate and talk to both at the same time. Let me know if you ever want to come in and try it out.